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I have changed my strategy. I am no longer counting calories and only weighing in at the doctors once a month. I am trying not to be upset and judge success or failure via numbers. I know I am being successful based on people's comments and the way my clothes fit. Ultimately, I am trying to simply forget about my food obsession by incorporating my new lifestyle in to my daily routine. What strategy do you find works best for you? The band to sleeve revision is unfortunately only a tool for me. I must work really hard eating healthy food choices and exercising to actually lose weight. I am comforted knowing it is not a temporary change!

I cannot even imagine.

I find it very challenging to day after day only consume so few calories with high protein and low carb as my focus. I don't understand why some people do not experience hungry at all, and some people do – like me.

Almost 3000 calories this day. I usually eat 850-1000 but i'm always hungry

Olive garden fettuccini--entire lunch portion, minestrone soup 1/2 bowl, spinach artichoke dip, lasagna fritta, chips, pepsi, ice cream bar, broccoli, OG doughnuts. Not all at one time, throughout evening.

Well after celebrating, what do i do?? BINGE! I still do not understand how my new stomach allows this. Disappointed in myself.

I have never been able to buy from regular stores--KUDOS to YOU!! Can,'t wait to join you in shopping in those departments!

I bought things in color! I even bought a white crocheted sweater!

After three weeks of eating very well, and exercising I have lost 8 pounds! I am almost where my normal weight range would be, but I am really looking forward to going beyond my normal weight And going much much lower. This surgery certainly is not the magic cure, but it has definitely given me motivation. It Is motivating because I know there's no way I can get back to where I was weight wise. This is the end of the yo-yo effect.

Went out n bought an outfit 2 sizes smaller. What r ur successes???

Finally, people are really noticing my weight loss. It has been almost 2 months. I really expected the weight to just drop off of me, but That is not the case. I have been working really really hard; it is nice that people are starting to notice. I put on a shirt that was extremely small last fall. Not only did it fit today, it was also loose! I think another two or three weeks may require me to do some shopping! Yippee!!!

Yesterday, I was stark raving mad with hunger. I could not stop eating. Has this happened to anyone else? I actually bought a salad from outback steakhouse at lunch assuming I would only be able to eat a couple of pieces of lettuce or cucumber. I was completely wrong-- I scarfed the entire thing With no feeling of restriction. I do not understand how this works. I do not understand how I can eat an entire salad-- a house salad-- and not be full!! By the end of the day I just gave up and consumed over 2500 cal. On a normal day I eat between 850 to 1000 calories with low-carb and high-protein as my focus. Today, I do not feel particularly hungry, and I feel restricted. How is this possible? Has anyone else experienced the same thing? I would love to hear your feedback. Thank you.

Well, I am 6 1/2 weeks out. I have really increased my exercise and today I did 30 minutes on the treadmill most of it in zone two. (I use a heart rate monitor to record my data). I have started noticing I can fit into close one size smaller, and I have a lot more energy! So whether the pounds are coming off or not, I am feeling good about myself and my level of energy!! I weigh in at the doctors on June 3. I don't know whether I am excited about it or not...

Thank you everyone for your tips and especially your encouragement! Again, really glad to know I am not alone.

Thats amazing? 30 carbs is so low, what was your typical daily diet like?